Avery was a defensive stopper for Illinois Spartans 15U, and her relentless hustle made her impossible to miss at the Great Lakes Kickoff on Sunday. One of her highlights happened when Avery hustled to save a loose ball going out of bounds, then sprinted right back into the play to block a shot attempt in the paint with authority. She closed out hard to block shots on the perimeter, picked off passes from the gap, and turned a steal into a speedy layup in transition. Avery split defenders with a dribble burst on her drives to earn trips to the free-throw line. She made great entry and kickout passes for assists.

Avery was a defensive stopper for Illinois Spartans 15U, and her relentless hustle made her impossible to miss at the Great Lakes Kickoff on Sunday. One of her highlights happened when Avery hustled to save a loose ball going out of bounds, then sprinted right back into the play to block a shot attempt in the paint with authority. She closed out hard to block shots on the perimeter, picked off passes from the gap, and turned a steal into a speedy layup in transition. Avery split defenders with a dribble burst on her drives to earn trips to the free-throw line. She made great entry and kickout passes for assists.